Tires 101
What you Need to Know Before Buying New Tires
I can think of several things I would rather buy, but it looks like a new set of tires is going to be at the
March 15, 2018
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AUTO REPAIR AND TIRE SERVICE IN BERKELEY, CA
I can think of several things I would rather buy, but it looks like a new set of tires is going to be at the
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Don’t you hate it when you try to find ways to save on gas and the first response you get is “drive less”? If that
Do you have a spare tire in your car? If you have to think twice about that question, I bet you either don’t have one
How much do you remember about tire maintenance from your driver’s education class? I bet you don’t remember much. Most courses cover the rules of
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In many parts of the US and Canada, it is common to have two sets of wheels and tires to tackle seasonal differences in driving
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The cornering and rolling forces on each of your tires are different. If you have a front wheel drive car, the power and most of
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Your tires are a big investment, and while it’s easy to just take them for granted, you want them to last through their entire warranty
Joe’s Tires proudly serves the local Berkeley, CA area. We understand that getting your car fixed or buying new tires can be overwhelming. Let us help you choose from our large selection of Tires.
I came in for tires and was absolutely thrilled with the service and the quality of work. I highly recommend this place t
SJ N.
The folks here know their stuff and get the work done quickly. This is my third time buying tires from them and I've been really happy with their work.
Sarah B.
I got exceptional service here at Joe's Tires! I went in for a flat tire and was able to be seen immediately on a Saturday. They also found another nail… read more in another tire! They were able to patch one for about ~$30 and had to get a new tire for the other. It was a bummer but they were able to handle it all for me and get me on the road by the next business day- Monday because they are closed on Sundays. Total was about $250-$280- not bad for patch, new tire, labor. Also the staff was incredibly friendly and understanding that I was upset- not at them but me getting nails in my tires *facepalm*. It was lame but glad Joe's Tires were there to help in a stressful time with the most hospitality!
Marcie A.
I went over a curb with my Fiat. The dealer fixed everything and the last was an alignment. I thought I'd save money so made an appointment withJoe's. When I… read more went to pick up the car Jose said two tires couldn't be aligned because there were two parts missing and it would cost me $700 more. I went back to the dealer who
aligned the tires. Joe's is a RIP off. Senior gray haired ladies and others BEWARE !!
Maxine C.
This is my go to place. The people here are extremely helpful & friendly. I always enjoy seeing Tito everytime I come in to get my car fixed.
Alesia D.
Very quick and simple. No upselling and whatnot. On top of changing my tire, they kindly tidied up the spare back into the compartment.
Michael N.
My experiences with Joe's Tires have always been great. A few years ago I hit a bad pothole, resulting in damaged tires and two cracked shock absorbers. The repair quote… read more from my dealer made me cry. I'd gotten new tires from Joe's not that long before, and decided to call them for a second opinion. They fixed my car for significantly less and did great work. That made me a loyal customer. Recently hit another pot hole on a dark rural road, which put the car so badly out of alignment I had to pull the steering wheel to the left to keep the car straight. I was really lucky that nothing was truly broken, and the good folks at Joe's were able to correct the severe misalignment and get me up and running smoothly again. From tires, to new break pads, to car batteries, to alignments, and new windshield wipers, I've always felt treated fairly, and with kindness and respect. Thank you, Joe's Tires!
Jennifer F.
Unfortunately, I ended up with a flat tire about two weekends ago (definitely saw this coming, considering the tread on all four of my tires were worn down). I called… read more Joe's Tires and was quoted $532.99 for “out the door pricing, with EVERYTHING included” for four Falken tires. I was happy with the price, so I scheduled a next-day appointment. The morning of my appointment, I called to inquire about pricing for a different set of tires. Come to find that, while I was told the $532.99 quote was for a comprehensive service, she noted on her end that it was without alignment, which would cost an additional $120. Had this information been disclosed to me during my initial inquiry, I would have continued to shop around and consider other local shops. Being that street cleaning was scheduled for the upcoming Monday, it was important that I towed my car and resolved this before the weekend ended. I spoke to Carlos and expressed my dissatisfaction with the service I received over the phone – I felt as though the person I originally spoke to knew I was working on a tight timeline and took advantage of that fact by being dishonest about pricing. He was willing to remedy the situation by providing excellent customer service. Carlos offered me the alignment for $89 and gave me a $10 discount on each tire to match the pricing of the tire I was calling to inquire about. The total for this service was approximately $570 (including all four tires, a tire disposal fee, alignment, balancing, wheel weights, and a warranty) and it was quick and easy. All tires purchased from Joe's come with a warranty, which is a huge plus! I plan to return as a customer in the future and to recommend this business to my friends and family. Thank you for the excellent customer service Carlos and Joe's Tires!
Hena K.
Tito!!! You and your team went above and beyond! Thank you.
I want to share what an amazing and generous experience I had
Last Thursday working with Paul and Manuel(and Tito at… read more the referral tire shop down the road- Joe's Tires.)
I was driving home from UCSF with my partner who just had shoulder surgery and was post-op 2 hours.
We were driving along the 580/80 just before the Richmond Bridge split, and my brand new Volvo XC60 Hybrid, Pirelli Scorpion low profile tire blew out. There was a bolt in it that dislodged and the tire lost air.
We safely pulled off the freeway, not knowing the area at all, into a industrial area with few around.
As we turned the corner, we saw Toyota Berkeley Autobody. In a panic with the patient in the car, I parked and walked in asking for help.
Paul saw my concern and immediately had me pull in to assess the problem and learned these cars do not have spares because of the battery in the back for hybrid use.
A flaw about this high end Volvo.
Paul and Manuel swiftly went into problem solving mode while I called a friend to pick up my patient in the car.
They took great care of me for the next several hours helping me get to a nearby tire place and put a temp tire on my car. These tires are not in stock anywhere as they are specialized, another issue to take up with Volvo. (I have had 7 Volvo cars and never an issues with tires like this because Of the hybrid.
Paul a d Tito at Joe's Tires did not charge me for their time or help with any of this. They saw two people in need of help and put us ahead of any financial gain.
Generous, kind, helpful, willing! We need more of this in the world. Thank you Paul, Manuel, and Tito.
We are home safe and swiftly because of you 3 kind men
Heather W.
Joe's Tires is EXCELLENT!! Honest, kind, efficient and with premium customer service. We are so satisfied I'd give more than five stars if I could!!
T K.